The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

Chapter 1045: Let's cherish the beautiful sound

When everyone looked closely, they found that a pair of mandarin ducks leaning against each other were painted on the back of the comb with special paint. Although the brushstrokes were immature, they were lifelike and had a faint glow.

Aunt Zhou was extremely surprised. "This paint... could it be mixed with night-shining pearl powder? Can it be seen at night?"

Shi Yunshu nodded shyly and whispered, "I, I ground the night-shining pearl that my stepmother gave me into powder..."

When the concubines heard this, they gasped and cursed him in their hearts, "Prodigal son."

But she couldn't discourage the child's enthusiasm, so she forced out a smile that was uglier than crying, "Good job, your stepmother will definitely praise you if she knows."

Shi Yunshu was too young to understand the aunts' words. "It took me a long time to adjust it, and I even asked Lord Shen for help. I hope that sister will think of home when she dresses up in the future..."

The eyes of the concubines were filled with tears. They didn't care about the night-shining pearl and hugged him together. "Silly boy, how can this be worthless? It is clearly a priceless treasure!"

"Good boy, your sister Xia'er loves you very much. She must be very happy to know that you are so thoughtful."

"When our Shu'er grows up, he will surely be as powerful as your brother Yunqi and sister Xia'er."

Shi Yunshu shook his head and said seriously, "No, the teacher said that people like Brother Yunqi and Sister Xia'er may not appear in hundreds of years. Oh, and the same is true for people like my brother-in-law." He was very puzzled, "But you tell me, why are there so many people who have not appeared in hundreds of years, and they are all gathered in our family?"

If it were usual, Shi Chengxuan, who was watching the fun from the side, would definitely jump up and down, "Of course it's because they have a father like me!"

But after these years of being beaten by fate, he has grown up. He will no longer make trouble for himself, and he will not expect good things to be said about him from the aunts.

As expected, Aunt Han was stunned for only a moment, then she smiled and answered, "Maybe... maybe your stepmother is kind-hearted. Good deeds will bring good results. Look how well she treats you."

Shi Chengxuan, an outsider, listened for a long time: "..."

It seems like it really has nothing to do with me!

Shi Yunshu thought about it and nodded in agreement, "That must be the case. There is a guy named Zheng in our school. He is a legitimate son, but he is always scolded by his stepmother and his life is not as good as mine. Everyone envies me and says that I must have accumulated virtue in my previous life to be treated so well by my stepmother and my brothers and sisters."

He had always known that he was born out of wedlock, but he did not feel inferior at all, because he did not feel that he was any different from the legitimate children.

He knew that his stepmother was Mr. Chu Sheng, and he was very proud of her. His stepmother would occasionally come to check his homework, and he had a deep attachment to her.

He has two mothers.

One is his biological mother, who cares about his daily life, whether he has eaten enough, is warmly dressed, sleeps well, and grows taller.

The other is his stepmother, who nourishes and enriches his heart and makes him determined.

Naturally, there were people who tried to sow discord in the school, but he knew his limits. He had eyes to see, ears to hear, and a strong enough heart to distinguish between loyalty and treachery, good and evil.

He will not be gossiped about.

The aunts also loved him and treated him well. Although they were sometimes gossipy and fond of gossiping, he was tolerant and would not make unwarranted accusations.

Brothers and sisters are friendly. In addition to Shi Yunqi and Shi Anxia who love him, other brothers and sisters often come to play with him.

When your heart is full of love, everything in the world seems beautiful.

Shi Yunshu actually knew that he had a father, but because his memory was vague, he selectively forgot it.

He doesn't need a father and can live a happy life just as well.

Perhaps Aunt Han felt that Shi Chengxuan had been neglected, so she casually asked, "What dowry did the Second Master prepare for the princess? Tell us about it so that we can all be happy."

Everyone turned their eyes to Shi Chengxuan, even Shi Yunshu's eyes were full of anticipation.

It's like saying, I, a little kid, have prepared gifts, so as a father, you wouldn't have not prepared a dowry for Sister Xia'er, right?

Shi Chengxuan was extremely embarrassed because he had not prepared any dowry. He had just been released from house arrest, so where could he prepare it?

His mouth is always one step faster than his brain. "Hasn't she married her son-in-law? What kind of dowry does she need to prepare?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned, and then... the warm atmosphere in the room cooled down.

Shi Chengxuan knew something was wrong and was about to explain that that was not what he meant.

Then Shi Yunshu said, "That's not what you said. Sister went to Liang State to be the queen this time to strive for a hundred years of friendship between the two countries. The meaning is different." He paused, and said in a cold tone, "But I heard that when Sister Xia'er got married before, her father didn't give her any decent dowry?"

"Shu'er!" Several aunts shouted in unison.

My son is talking back at me, and it's disrespectful to me...but why do I feel good about it? The children expressed their feelings.

And the child "heard", from whom? Wasn't it just what the aunts talked about when they were gossiping?

Shi Chengxuan's face turned red and he fled in panic.

Several concubines followed behind to explain that “children’s words are not to be taken seriously” and that Second Master should not take it to heart.

He turned around and praised Shi Yunshu, "Shu'er is awesome. You said what we wanted to say but didn't dare to say."

Shi Yunshu imitated his brother Shi Yunqi, standing with his hands behind his back, his face tense, and replied in a serious tone, "Shu'er is just telling the truth."

After he finished speaking, he bowed to the concubines in a formal manner and said, "Shu'er, take your leave now. It's time to go back to school."

"You just came back from school, so take a rest first before you study." Zhou loved her child the most.

Shi Yunshu shook his head maturely and said seriously, "Brother Yunqi once said, 'Time is money, so let's cherish the beautiful music.'"

The tender child's voice imitated the adult's accent, but every word was sonorous, just like Yunqi when he was a child. "Brother Yunqi also said, 'Morning dew dries easily and flowers fall easily, so don't let down the lamp in front of the window while you read.'"

Aunt Wen asked, "Did your brother Yunqi tell you this in private?"

Shi Yunshu shook his head, "No. These words are posted in our school, and everyone can see them. If Shu'er doesn't work hard, he will fall behind others. Just like that person just now, he has a good appearance, but everyone hates him, and dogs hate him."

Several aunts: "..."

Then Yunshu said, "Master Qiu also said, 'Only by reading the books of sages can one understand reason and know shame.' That person must not have studied hard, so..."

The child didn’t finish what he meant, but the aunts understood: so he is thick-skinned, neither reasonable nor shameless.

Several aunts looked at Shi Yunshu's straight little back as he walked out in square steps, feeling both amused and distressed.

Aunt Han couldn't help but whispered, "This child, now even the way he walks is imitating his older brother..."

Aunt Zhou smiled leisurely, "It's a blessing for him to learn from his elder brother in his previous life. If he learns from his father... well, you don't know how you will cry for the rest of your life. God bless the children, don't let them grow up crooked! This father... well, let's not talk about it. How can he be so embarrassed to come to Xia'er's grand event with nothing?"